Videos tagged with .50-70

This video showcases the restoration of a heavily damaged Sharps carbine, specifically a .50-70 model that was "left for dead." The description emphasizes that the content is for learning purposes and not a tutorial, cautioning viewers against attempting the work without proper skills. The video highlights the process of bringing a seemingly irreparable firearm back to life.

This video delves into the first production carbine model of the Trapdoor Springfield, the Model 1870. It highlights key features differentiating it from prototypes, such as its short receiver, 21 3/4" barrel, sling ring, and absence of serial numbers. The description also notes its unique narrow rear sight slider and its position as the final .50-70 caliber Trapdoor, soon to be replaced by the .45-70 cartridge in the 1873 model, with improvements focused on the receiver and breech block arc. Only 362 of these carbines were produced.

This video delves into the impressive Model 100 revolver, a colossal firearm created in 1973 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the .45-70 cartridge's adoption by the US military. Manufactured by Earl Keller and Gene Phelps under the Century Mfg, Inc. name, this single-action revolver is a scaled-up version of the Colt Single Action Army. Initially chambered in .45-70, its caliber options later expanded to include .50-70, .375 Winchester, .444 Marlin, and .30-30 Winchester. The video also touches on the divergence of Keller and Phelps in 1976, with differing manufacturing approaches thereafter. The production of these unique revolvers, estimated at around 3,000 total units, is also discussed.

This video delves into the Model 1871 Ward-Burton bolt-action rifle, an early contender for a US military breechloading rifle. It was one of four rifles trialed alongside the Sharps, Trapdoor Springfield, and Remington Rolling Block. The Ward-Burton, a single-shot design, featured a novel bolt action for its time, patented by Generals William Ward and Bethel Burton. Despite its innovative design, it was ultimately not adopted due to soldiers' unfamiliarity with its internal striker mechanism, leading to accidental discharges, and some mechanical issues. A total of 1013 rifles and 313 carbines were manufactured by Springfield in .50-70 caliber.